96821 ZIP Code, Honolulu, HI
96821 is a ZIP code in Honolulu, Hawaii in Honolulu County. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96795, 96816 and 96822. 20,053 people live here in 6,766 households. At about 1,733 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $174,938, well above the Hawaii median of $100,389; the median age is 50.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Honolulu, HI
- County: Honolulu County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 20,053
- Median household income: $174,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,053 |
| Households | 6,766 |
| Median household income | $174,938 |
| Income per person | $79,943 |
| Median age | 50.7 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $1,563,300 |
| Median rent | $3,061 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Broadband internet | 96.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 19.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 2.1% |
| $25–35K | 1.9% |
| $35–50K | 5.4% |
| $50–75K | 7.2% |
| $75–100K | 6.6% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 13.0% |
| $200K+ | 43.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 8.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 15.0% |
| 75+ | 15.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.5% |
| Owned outright | 31.3% |
| Rented | 12.4% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.0% |
| Townhome | 5.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 2.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 96821
271 business establishments with 1,808 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 43
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 43
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 36
- Construction: 32
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 18
- Finance and Insurance: 14
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96795 — Waimanalo CDP, HI (3 mi)
- 96816 — Urban Honolulu CDP, HI (3 mi)
- 96822 — Urban Honolulu CDP, HI (3.9 mi)
- 96825 — East Honolulu CDP, HI (3.9 mi)
- 96848 — Urban Honolulu CDP, HI (4.2 mi)
- 96826 — Urban Honolulu CDP, HI (5.1 mi)
- 96815 — Urban Honolulu CDP, HI (5.4 mi)
- 96817 — Urban Honolulu CDP, HI (5.5 mi)
Areas that include 96821
- East Honolulu, HI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Honolulu, HI ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Honolulu County ZIP codes — 38 ZIP codes
- Hawaii ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 28: highest median household income in Honolulu County
- No. 1 of 28: highest median home value in Honolulu County
- No. 1 of 28: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Honolulu County
- No. 1 of 31: highest median age in Honolulu County
- No. 1 of 11: highest median household income in Honolulu, HI
- No. 1 of 11: highest median home value in Honolulu, HI
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Honolulu, HI
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of households with children in Honolulu, HI
- No. 1 of 11: highest median age in Honolulu, HI
- No. 3 of 11: fastest population growth in Honolulu, HI
Mail every home in 96821
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96821 in?
- 96821 is a Honolulu, HI mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside East Honolulu.
- What county is 96821 in?
- 96821 is in Honolulu County.
- What is the population of 96821?
- About 20,053 people (±1,449), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,727.
- What is the median household income in 96821?
- $174,938 (±$17,421), compared with $100,389 for Hawaii as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 96821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96795 (3 mi, Waimanalo), 96816 (3 mi, Urban Honolulu), 96822 (3.9 mi, Urban Honolulu), 96825 (3.9 mi, East Honolulu), 96848 (4.2 mi, Urban Honolulu) and 96826 (5.1 mi, Urban Honolulu).
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